Lords of Autumn

Amid those who actually remember and the younger generations who reference Remember the Titans, 1960's integration still impacts lives today. Lords of Autumn is a historical fiction bringing readers to the contrversial `60's, touching on integration and the Vietnam War, set against the backdrop of the glory days of college football. A complex story with layered plots , the author's own life experiences and passions play an integral role in the book, providing the intimate detail that...
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Amid those who actually remember and the younger generations who reference Remember the Titans, 1960's integration still impacts lives today. Lords of Autumn is a historical fiction bringing readers to the contrversial `60's, touching on integration and the Vietnam War, set against the backdrop of the glory days of college football. A complex story with layered plots , the author's own life experiences and passions play an integral role in the book, providing the intimate detail that aids in the story's credibility and core message that glory is fleeting and true friendship, regardless of skin color, is priceless.The story chronicles the life and experiences of an alpha male, Will Scott, an All-American halfback, and his two best friends, Jim Hall and Zack, the Black Mountain, Morrison from their high school days through college and beyond.Caught in a racial firestorm at Eastern University in Beaumont, Texas, the three men and all the incoming freshmen football players take a stand against those who don't want Zack, the first black athlete to receive a scholarship in the Southwest Conference, on their team. Following a violent confrontation it becomes clear that when a few good men take a stand the course of history can be changed. The world needs more men like Will, Jim and Zack and the ladies that share their lives. All three are great ball players but an unfortunate accident claims the life of Will's girlfriend Lucy Kensington, and ends Will's career. Without Will the balance of power in the Southwest Conference changes.Following Lucy's death, her father, Barkley, blames Will. Barkley is an eye for an eye type of guy who takes his time as he seeks revenge. The story culminates in an old fashioned shootout and many lives are lost.Lords of Autumn is the first book in a three part series. Sons of Autumn will be released very soon followed by Battles of Autumn sometime in 2014.